INSTALLATION GUIDE
Ultrasonic Sensor Series UFA2, UFA-CP and UFA-6000
For further information please see the data sheet at www.waycon.biz/products/ultrasonic-sensors/
FIRST STEPS
WayCon Positionsmesstechnik GmbH would like to thank you for the trust you have placed in us and
our products. This manual will make you familiar with the installation and operation of our ultrasonic
sensors. Please read this manual carefully before initial operation!
Unpacking and checking:
Carefully lift the device out of the box by grabbing the housing. After unpacking the device, check
it for any visible damage as a result of rough handling during the shipment. Check the delivery for
completeness. If necessary consult the transportation company, or contact WayCon directly.
SAFETY NOTICES
• These products are neither allowed to be used as safety- or emergency shut-off devices, nor in other
applications, where a malfunction of this product may result in personal injury.
• Failure to follow this notice may result in serious or fatal injury.
MOUNTING NOTICES
• The sensor can be mounted with the two M12 nuts (UFA2/UFA-CP) or M30 nuts (UFA-6000) which
are included in the delivery.
• The sensor has to be protected against mechanical loads for example shocks and impacts.
• The sensor can be mounted in any position, however a vibration-free or vibration-dampening
assembly must be observed.
• The transducer surface as well as the field of the detection beam must be kept free mandatorily. You
need to pay attention on having no disturbing objects between the sensor and the target object
within the detection beam. Otherwise the sensor will detect the disturbing object instead of the
target object required.
• The object reflects a part of the ultrasonic in the
diffuse mode - this reflected sound will be evaluated
by the sensor. Objects with a smooth surface are
reliably detected up to a tilting angle of approx. 10°.
The max. allowed tilting angle increases on objects
with a rough or heavy structured (granular) surface.
